Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Historically, they spend couple weeks to a month to get the steps worked out on their production line. Then finalize the assembly manual. So usually the kits are about 4 to 6 weeks after factory built. YMMV! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 16, 2020, at 9:58 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote: >

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening,    The population of biting flies has dropped off considerably after a week of cool, rainy weather.  Hopefully that is the last I will see of the species for this year.  They are the most annoying.  There are a few other species with feisty female biters but none as aggressive

[Elecraft] Hamvention sale

For whatever reason the first post attempt failed, so repost warning: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hi all, – To commemorate the cancelled Dayton/Xenia Hamvention as well as the FDIM show we are having a 10% off sale on the Kx33 Low-RFI Power Supply

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Also interested in the kit ETA. And wondering if the assembly manual is complete. 73, Drew AF2Z On 05/16/20 20:02, Neil Zampella wrote: Wayne, quick question ... I am giving very serious consideration to a K4, but the kit version.   Assuming the new timeline on the factory version works

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with Split Operation on K3S

Thanks to all that responded. I uploaded a previously saved configuration and that solved the problem. Marv KG7V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] FS, KX3 and PX3 package

A few months ago I listed for sale two KX3/PX3 packages and a KPA100 amp. I ended up having another surgery about that time so I pulled one of them for something to play with during my recovery. Health issues persist so it is time to move the second package. It consists of: KX3 transceiver

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 29

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Re: [Elecraft] Availability

I also bought my KX3/PX3 used from a nice ham in St. Louis through fleaBay. The units came in perfect condition packed in a Nanuck case. I bought the KXPA100 new, though. It’s a wonderful station, especially when working portable. I see a KX3 on fleaBay every week or two. The prices aren’t

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Wayne, quick question ... I am giving very serious consideration to a K4, but the kit version.   Assuming the new timeline on the factory version works out, should we expect a kit by Sept 2021? Thanks, Neil, KN3ILZ On 5/16/2020 1:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Mike, K4HDs will take longer. We

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Agreed. I will just happily keep using my K3 until I get a "still want this order" from Elecraft. Then I will eagerly away the box(es). Tom w7sua On 5/15/2020 11:32 AM, David Herring wrote: [snip]> There is no way in the world that a weekly update is necessary or practical. 73, David - N5DCH

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 29

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Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

In actual usage, I get about 250W - 300W out from my KPA500 when driven with 15W from my KX3. I use it in my RV station, description linked to on my qrz.com page. 73, Mark W7MLG On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 1:40 PM Edward R Cole wrote: > > Just read the KX3 (with upgraded firmware) does 15w

[Elecraft] KX3 Low Power Tuning Firmware, Question for Wayne

Last year you mentioned the availability of test firmware to improve the ability of the KX3 antenna tuner to achieve a solution with low power. Did the change succeed and is the firmware available? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Just read the KX3 (with upgraded firmware) does 15w output, so 31.6* x 15w = 474w from a KPA500; *15-dB. I have the KX3 but not the KPA500. 73, Ed - KL7UW From: "hawley, charles j jr" To: Tommy Judson Cc: Edward via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Availability I think I would get the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: Bonehead Input Overload

"My station is set up exactly as described by Andy below." "Ive also boneheadely transmitted the TS590 at 100w with the amp enabled. The amp IMMEDIATELY goes to standby and screeches loudly at me." A clear indication that your setup is not exactly like mine. My controller won't let me TX at

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Fault - follow up

You will need the KAT500 Utility to perform a reset to factory values.   That software is a free download on the Elecraft site. While you are at it, download all the various software's for each piece of equipment.  i.e.  K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500.  They allow you to save parameters, change

Re: [Elecraft] K4 modes?

Yes. You can put the VFOs (and the two receivers) on different bands, too. And on different antennas if you have a K4D. Wayne N6KR > On May 16, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > If I'm on 6m with my K4D can I have different modes on the separate > receivers? I'd like to have WSJT

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: Bonehead Input Overload

ALC would not have helped, as it is too slow to respond to a momentary overload of this magnitude. My station is set up exactly as described by Andy below. Also, the K3 is set to remember output power by band. KAT500 hancles disabling the amp on SWR faults and when tuning (rarely done as Ive

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

I had no doubts at all. :-) On 5/16/20 11:52 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Not to worry, Lynn. We're not going public :) Wayne N6KR On May 16, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: I love the general idea of a well-funded (dare I say "fan funded") Elecraft, but I hope they do not

[Elecraft] KPA-500 Fault - follow up

All, I tried to firmly seat all of the connectors. No change. I finally pulled them out and only used the keying cable (RCA to RCA). No change. One thing I noticed is that the KAT 500 was giving me Power and SWR reading, but no amplification from the amplifier. And if I had any more than

[Elecraft] KPA500 Serial interface question

I started down this path because I'm trying to help a Scottish op who seems to have a failed KPA500 XCVR port. (Scope shows no indication of polling when Ser Poll is on.) KPA500 has an IO board with two serial interfaces. One is for connection to a PC and the other for connection to a

[Elecraft] K4 modes?

If I'm on 6m with my K4D can I have different modes on the separate receivers? I'd like to have WSJT listening on 50313 on one receiver and listen to 50.110 to 50.125 in USB on other. Obviously I'd have to switch VFOs to transmit appropriately. Thanks jim ab3cv

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500problem - Half output power

Bob I'm steering slightly off course and I feel I must come in: I presume that during the manufacturing process, the amplifier goes through a production process to set up the indicators using a lab quality load and modern, lab quality power meter, regularly calibrated. I have a Bird with

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Not to worry, Lynn. We're not going public :) Wayne N6KR > On May 16, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > > I love the general idea of a well-funded (dare I say "fan funded") Elecraft, > but I hope they do not sell shares and go public. > > Under U.S. Law, Wayne and Eric

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

I love the general idea of a well-funded (dare I say "fan funded") Elecraft, but I hope they do not sell shares and go public. Under U.S. Law, Wayne and Eric would have to make decisions based on the best interests of the shareholders -- that almost always means "making more money." There

[Elecraft] KPA 500 6meter power out.

I have had this problem for some time but as I almost never use 6 meters it has not really concerned me. I have two identical K Line stations, K3's, KAT 500's, KPA 500's and P3's. On station #1 everything works as it should and if I put 25 watts into the KPA 500 I get 500+ watts out. On station

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500problem - Half output power

I wouldn’t run the KPA500 at half power. And 25 watts of drive is certainly more than mine requires to attain rated power, except on 6M where it requires 25 watts. As to power output indicators, I used my Bird43 and a 500 watt element with a known good 50 ohm load. I then calibrated the

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Wayne and all, Thank you, thus we know why the specifications for the K4HD are not available. Though one wonders about K4 and K4D specs. What might we expect if ARRL or Sherwood Engineering were to run their tests.No harm in asking though you may have reasons for staying mum.

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

To follow up on Victor's point, did some more measurements this morning. Setup: KX-3 minimal adapters to 40 dB directional coupler to load terminated unused port of coupler measured port through 3 ft patch to Kanga US AD8307 RF power meter I have good calibration data for the power meter, but

[Elecraft] KPA500problem - Half output power

Hello Elecrafters Thanks for your time on this, & I hope to find you all in good health My setup is K3+KPA500+KAT500. Sometime ago due to probably high SWR (water in the Pl259 leading to KAT-500) the KPA-500 stopped after a loud noise (can't tell whether KPA or KAT) was heard.

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Mike, K4HDs will take longer. We were working on a final piece of the HDR module when the lockdown hit. It also uses additional parts affected by the supply chain, including crystal filters, different ADCs, etc. Those who take delivery on a K4D can later upgrade to a K4HD at any time by

[Elecraft] Problem with Split Operation on K3S

Thanks in advance for your help. I am having a problem with my K3S operating split. Starting yesterday, when I go to split mode everything appears to work correctly: the red cursor appears, delta light indicator is lit but after selecting the desired frequency and send one or two characters

Re: [Elecraft] K4??? - OT

And with that definitive statement ;-) let's end the haircut thread in the interest of relieving OT email overload for our readers. 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On May 16, 2020, at 9:38 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote: > > Made famous thanks to Mike Meyers & Dana Carvey: >

[Elecraft] K4??? - OT

Made famous thanks to Mike Meyers & Dana Carvey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6okyW7SHng Stay healthy all! Howie / WA4PSC >>https://www.flowbee.com/ I can't believe that is still around! '73 de JIM N2ZZ __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K4??? - OT

my YL’s been cutting my hair for years, I give her great tips!...and let her use my KX3 once in a while... 73 de Jose Douglas KB1TCD Sent from my iPad > On May 16, 2020, at 9:16 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > I cut my hair with a razor. See my QRZ page. > > de John NIØK > > WW3S wrote on

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

The stock status on a new KX3 may be "backordered" but if you check QRZ or QTH you will probably find a KX3 every so often for sale. Sometimes with the panadapter and/or the KXPA100 if you are so inclined. That's how I got my station. Went the used KX3 route some years ago and never looked

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

Hmm…getting conflicting words so here is the list sent to Elecraft. Guess I’ll send it again after the pandemic is over, oh well. All this stay in place time will not be completely wasted, a couple days ago dug out my classical guitar and now communicating with a professor of guitar at a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: Bonehead Input Overload

Jack, et al, thanks for your professionally considered responses to my problem. Found: My Flex-6600 settings had somehow changed (I didn't do it, honest!) to disable the PA Key line for all bands (!), in a menu matrix I didn't even know existed. I've corrected these settings, and all is well.

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

The latest shipping status on the KX3 is “backordered”, and has been for a while. The only rig shown as currently shipping is the K3s. All of the amps are also on backorder. My KX3 is not for sale :-) Grant NQ5T > On May 16, 2020, at 9:58 AM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > I think I

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

Like others have said on this reflector, the K4 is a new rig still in development and not generally available. If I had an antenna up, an itch to get on the air, and was just waiting for a rig, I would not wait for a K4. You might consider the KX3 line. If you are still OK with a soldering iron

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

I think I would get the KX3 which is in stock and maybe the KPA500 and KAT500. I’m not a 1500 watt guy. The KX3 can drive that to 250 watts or so...and get the K4 later. The KX3 would be a fun radio to keep. Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 16, 2020, at 5:57 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] K4??? - OT

I cut my hair with a razor. See my QRZ page. de John NIØK WW3S wrote on 5/16/2020 8:03 AM: pretty sure of two things. my hair is longer now that my senior picture in 1975 the longer I stay at home, the more homeless I look. -- Original Message -- From: "James F. Boehner MD

Re: [Elecraft] K4??? - OT

pretty sure of two things. my hair is longer now that my senior picture in 1975 the longer I stay at home, the more homeless I look. -- Original Message -- From: "James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 5/16/2020 8:48:35 AM Subject: [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] K4??? - OT

https://www.flowbee.com/ I can't believe that is still around! '73 de JIM N2ZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:26 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: Bonehead Input Overload

Hi Andy, I would be most interested in seeing that once finished... Thanks for sharing... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 5/15/20 6:02 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "Can you

Re: [Elecraft] K3S distorted audio

You mean the side band signal has distortion? Where are those posts? I have not seen them. Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On May 15, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Rich wrote: > > I have seen many posts regarding an issue with the K3(s) audio going into >

Re: [Elecraft] New K4 feature: Dual APF bandwidths (audio peaking filter)

I didn't mean "all the time" as "whenever I operate." I meant "a great deal of the time." Sorry for the exaggeration. It's one of my favorite features. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 16/05/2020 14:50, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

Tommy, Please understand something about the K4 and availability - this is a rig that was announced this time last year (at Dayton Hamvention), that was still under design and development. At that time, I believe they anticipated the ship date to be in time for the 2019 holidays. Then, the

Re: [Elecraft] New K4 feature: Dual APF bandwidths (audio peaking filter)

I use the APF in my K3 all the time. The wide base with a sharp peak are very helpful for CW intelligibility. I would like the peak to have a little more gain, though. Maybe it could be adjustable in the K4? 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

Re: [Elecraft] K3(s) SteppIR control

Hi Andy, You are right, that is the missing link. I already took the SDA100 apart and found out the RS232 receiver MAX202 TTL output was not going anywhere Indeed it goes to an internal (open jumper), which also connects to pin 7 and 9. Thanks for helping me out 73 Henk

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

Depends what you actually want to purchase from Elecraft. If it's a K4, then you've probably just seen the latest estimated lead lead times and they're for those that already have firm orders placed. They do seem to have stock of 'other' radios, which they're currently shipping. One thing I

[Elecraft] K3(s) SteppIR control

"The Y cable is connected to the SDA 100 Data IN, radio port, points 2 (RXD) and 5 (ground)" You also need to link 7 and 9 on the SDA 100 connector. Pin assignments on the SDA 100 connector are not typical RS-232. "PINOUT of 9 pin SUBD DATA IN CONNECTOR 1. Data out RXD 2. RXD to RS232 Radio

Re: [Elecraft] Availability

Good Morning I’ve been studying how to establish a ham station and asking around what is available to do that with these days. A month or so of research brought me to Elecraft - best bang for the buck receivers. This narrowed my search down to just a couple radios. Now thank you to this

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

Hi Eric: Thanks for the nice update. Your date projection for the K4 is very promising, however as we all know that Federal, State and Municipal governments can really throw a wrench into everything. Good to see that you and the crew is being pro-active and getting the work environment all

[Elecraft] K3(s) SteppIR control

Hi, I want to control my SteppIR (SDA 100 controller) with my K3s. I have a P3 as well, so can use the RS232 connection at the P3. An RS-232 "sniffer" (or Y cable) has been made and works OK. FA, FB and IF words coming from the K3s can been seen when I start Wintest or my home-made